The Big Bang Theory Returns Jan. 2 With “The Hesitation Ramification”

The next new episode of The Big Bang Theory to air on CBS will be “The Hesitation Ramification,” which is set to air on Thursday, January 2. Here are some promotional images:

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"The Hesitation Ramification" -- When Penny’s big acting break on NCIS is a bust, Leonard struggles to help her, which results in Penny asking Leonard a bold relationship question. Meanwhile, Sheldon tries to learn how to be funny and Raj tries to work on his “game” before talking to girls, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 2 (8:00 – 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Johnny Galecki, Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg Photo: Michael Yarish/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2013 WBEI. All rights reserved.

As per usual, CBS has also put out an official description and cast list for the episode as well. Here it is:

PENNY PUTS LEONARD ON THE SPOT WITH A BOLD RELATIONSHIP QUESTION, ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” THURSDAY, JAN. 2

“The Hesitation Ramification” – When Penny’s big acting break on NCIS is a bust, Leonard struggles to help her, which results in Penny asking Leonard a bold relationship question. Meanwhile, Sheldon tries to learn how to be funny and Raj tries to work on his “game” before talking to girls, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 2 (8:00 – 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CAST: Johnny Galecki (Leonard), Jim Parsons (Sheldon), Kaley Cuoco (Penny), Simon Helberg (Wolowitz), Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali), Mayim Bialik (Amy), Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST: Kevin Sussman (Stuart)

GUEST STARS: Marcus Folmar (Security Guard), Lexie Contursi (Girl)

STORY BY: Dave Goetsch, Jim Reynolds and Tara Hernandez

TELEPLAY BY: Steve Molaro, Steve Holland and Maria Ferrari

DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski